Haggai and zechariah were commissioned by jehovah hag 1. Summary of the book of haggai the story of the bible. The book of haggai was written in 520bc shortly after the first exiles returned to jerusalem. The prophet haggai recorded his four messages to the jewish people of jerusalem in 520 bc, eighteen years after their return from exile. Haggai 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. This is where we learn that the work of rebuilding the temple was interrupted for around 14 years but taken up again as a result of the prophetic ministry of haggai and zechariah in the second year of king darius. The prophecies in the book of haggai were delivered in a four month period in 520 bc, the second year of darius the king haggai 1.
He called them to reverence and glorify god by building the temple in spite of local and official opposition. Certainly there were some old men who had seen solomons temple in its splendor. We know nothing about haggai other than what the book of ezra mentions and what we learn from the prophets own book. The book of haggai is a reminder of the problems the people of god faced at this time, how the people courageously trusted in god. Haggai called them not to be discouraged because this temple would not be quite as richly decorated as solomons. Now the acts of david the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of samuel the seer, and in the book of nathan the prophet, and in the book of gad the seer, haggai 1. The prophet haggai was active in jerusalem in or around the year 520 bc. Although it must be acknowledged that this conclusion is highly debated. Haggai 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This summary of the book of haggai provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of haggai. In the second year of king darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the lord came by haggai the prophet to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of jehozadak, the high priest, saying. Haggai and zechariah spoke to the israelites after their return from captivity.
The book of haggai is only one composition among a rather rich corpus of hebrew literature of the sixth and fifth centuries b. Haggai and zechariah were commissioned by jehovah haggai 1. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the lord by the prophet haggai, saying, words detail. Haggai summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of haggai for bible study or sunday school lessons. Haggai zechariah malachi matthew the year was 520 bc. Haggais ministry, as this book records it, spanned less than four months, from the first day of the sixth month 1. In 536 bc, 70 years after the babylonian captivity began, the persian ruler cyrus gave permission for the jews to return to judah and rebuild their temple. The specific mention of the second year of darius places the book in the year 520 b. The book of haggai niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 37 duration. Haggai 1, new international version niv the bible app. Jul 04, 2010 so, the book of haggai is a call to do gods work. The historical setting dates around 520 bce before the temple has been rebuilt. Haggai preceded zechariah in the work by two months.
Information about book of haggai in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. The commentary on haggai in this volume was written by alec motyer, one of the most insightful and helpful old testament scholars alive today. Apart from obadiah, haggai is the shortest book in the ot, but its teachings are none the less significant. Haggai the captivity in babylon gave a very remarkable turn to the affairs of the jewish church both in history and prophecy. Gods people had returned from exile in persia in 539 19 years earlier. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Haggai is the 2nd shortest book in the ot, after obadiah last sunday. Haggai is also mentioned twice in the book of ezra, the priest who oversaw the work. Haggai commentary introduction lets open our bibles to the book of haggai. Overview of the book of haggai third millennium ministries. Chaggai haggai judaica press translation with rashis commentary at christian translations. It was written in 520 bce, some 18 years after cyrus had taken the kingdom of babylon and made a law in 538 bce, so that the captive jews could return to judea. So i would summarize this book with this title encouragements to do gods will. Haggai clearly shows the consequences of disobedience 1.
The book of haggai is the first of the three postexile prophets. The other is the prophet whose book well be studying today haggai. Haggai 1 kjv commentary analysis application bible study. Haggai promised peace and prosperity and encouraged the leaders to embark on rebuilding the temple in jerusalem see ezra 3. And i hope that by looking at this book you will be challenged and encouraged to do what god is calling you to do.
Haggais message to rebuild the temple was passionate, simple, and straightforward haggai 1. Commentary on the book of haggai haggai 1 1in the second year of darius the king, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the lord came by the prophet haggai to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of jehozadak, the high priest, saying. In the book of haggai, god refers to zerubbabel as my servant as king david was, and says he will make him as a signet ring, as king jehoiachin was haggai. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or tanakh, and has its place as the thirdtolast of the minor prophets. Information and translations of book of haggai in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Haggai introduction commentary commentary critical and. Most major english translations have presented the text in prose form, although a number of translators would acknowledge some poetic elements in the text. The book of haggai probably contains poetic oracles framed by narratival sections 1.
God will surely be with you as you strive to do what. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. It is made a signal epocha in our saviours genealogy, matt. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Commentary on the book of haggai relevant bible teaching. Verse 6 is the only verse in the book of haggai quoted in the new testament. Haggai with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters. Introduction the prophet haggai was active in jerusalem in or around the year 520 bc. The book of haggai was written in approximately 520 b.
God rebukes the returning remnant for their misplaced priorities. According to haggais message, if the people would place god at the center of their lives, they would realize the future blessings that god had in store for his people. Key personalities are haggai, zerubbabel, and joshua. The book closes with high expectations for zerubbabel, leaving little doubt that the book was written before the. So the first prophecy in this book was a message of rebuke. In this book, haggai challenges israel after the exile to remain faithful to their god and rebuild the temple. Book of haggai overview insight for living ministries. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. The bible journey introduction to the book of haggai. Haggai 1 commentary learn more about haggai 1 here. Haggai is the second shortest book in the old testament obadiah is shorter, and is quoted by the new testament once compare heb. We are down to the last 3 books of the minor prophets and also the last 3 chronologically haggai, zechariah, and malachi.
Haggai spoke some 66 years after the temple was destroyed. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Aug 30, 2017 the book of haggai niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 37 duration. The people of israel had returned from exile but were experiencing economic hardship.
Study haggai 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Here, also, is where we discover another surprising mention of the. An easyenglish translation and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of haggai. Haggai is the second shortest book in the ot obadiah is. Jan 02, 2020 haggai called them not to be discouraged because this temple would not be quite as richly decorated as solomons.
Haggai is the tenth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture. They came for one major purpose to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed by babylon in. The book closes with high expectations for zerubbabel, leaving little doubt that the book was written before the governors restoration program failed. Haggai sought to challenge the people of god concerning their priorities. Outline of the book of haggai haggais work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i. Read book of haggai minor prophets kjv bible online. These events that build the historical background of the book of haggai are described in detail in the book of ezra. He exhorted them to turn from the uncleanness of their ways and to trust in gods sovereign power. The book of haggai is a book of the tanakh hebrew bible and of the old testament, written by the prophet haggai. Complete points to ponder as directed by your teacher.
Book of haggai simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. After thousands of years, the book of haggai remains largely unique among the books of old testament prophets for one key reason. Use notes and commentary below to help you as you read and study the book of haggai. However, it is not at all certain that the reference in 2.
The book of haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet haggai, and thus it is reasonable to consider haggai its author. Mar 16, 2017 today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. There are also chronological prophecies in the book of haggai which dovetail with chronological prophecies in the following book of zechariah. Haggai is among the most carefully and precisely dated books in the entire bible. When the people give priority to god and his house, they are blessed rather than cursed cf. Most of these books are collections of discourses and visions, but haggai mixes short messages from god with the way people respond to them. And i also hope that you will take to heart the lessons that we learn from haggai about serving the lord. Haggai was a prophet who, along with zechariah, encouraged the returned exiles to rebuild the temple see ezr.
Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the writer translated from the hebrew text. The short prophecy of haggai is very important on the prophetic scene. David guzik commentary on haggai 1, where god rebukes the returning. The book of haggai is narrative history and prophetic oracle. And if you and i respond to the rebuke god sends to us through his word like the jews did, we will receive the kind of comfort this prophecy gives. Haggai is very literal, directly addressing the economic decline and the tangible solution building the temple. In this book of haggai were given five of haggai s messages from the lord to his discouraged and somewhat unmotivated people. The book of haggai, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Speak now to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people.
Because his name means festal one, it is suggested that haggai was born on a feast day. Some editions of the greek septuagint and the latin vulgate versions of the book of psalms attribute authorship of some of the psalms to haggai. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word book of haggai. The book of haggai, also called the prophecy of aggeus, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Had the israelites returned to israel crom captivity in babylonia by this time. Haggai haggai 1 kjv commentary analysis application bible study. The temple was still in ruins despite some work recorded in the book of ezra.
It is about rebuilding jerusalem and why it was important for the jews to rebuild the temple. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or. May 16, 2009 there are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of haggai, and the following are five of the best. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the captivity exile in babylon. Haggai ministered among the jews who had returned to judea after some 70 years of exile in babylon.